Not on the AT, but close. Wondering if anyone knows of this place?
Just saw this story on Atlas Obscura.
It seems there was a plan to build a road all the way across the southern end of GSMNP along the north side of Fontana Lake as part of the deal to build Fontana Dam back in the 40s. Only about 7 miles of road was built from Bryson City into the park where it goes through a half mile tunnel and the dead ends. Curious.
Just saw this story on Atlas Obscura.
It seems there was a plan to build a road all the way across the southern end of GSMNP along the north side of Fontana Lake as part of the deal to build Fontana Dam back in the 40s. Only about 7 miles of road was built from Bryson City into the park where it goes through a half mile tunnel and the dead ends. Curious.